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Establishing an open data program, including an open data portal, and authorizing the appropriate City representatives to execute all aspects of the open data program.
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WHEREAS, the government of the City of Saint Paul is committed to making Saint Paul “The Most Livable City in America” and providing its residents with safe and vibrant neighborhoods, great jobs, a strong system of education and innovation, and high quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to better allocate resources, enhance coordination and collaboration among city agencies, and ultimately make data-driven decisions across all departments; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to managing data generated through the course of the City’s operations as a public asset; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that open data is a key component to enhancing the City’s ability to turn data into actionable information; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to improve effectiveness, efficiency and equity in service delivery for residents; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to leverage data to improve both internal and external communications; and
WHEREAS, open data has the potential to drive innovation, economic development, and external collaborations; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Coleman allocated resources in the 2016 proposed budget to establish an open data program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul was awarded the What Works Cities partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and received pro bono consultation from the Sunlight Foundation to support development of Saint Paul’s open data policy and governance practices; and
WHEREAS, the thoughtful implementation of an open data program enhances government transparency and the public’s access to information, promoting higher levels of civic engagement and thereby increased feedback to government officials regarding local issues; and
WHEREAS, in commitment to the spirit of open government, the City is committed to proactively publishing high value data as br...
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